newb looking for a beginners training program

[lazard]

Hey guys I was wondering if you can share any workout programs with a beginner.

I’m 31, 5’7” 165 lbs. I’m really out of shape and am trying to quit smoking. I want to sign up for BJJ and boxing classes at agym in Toronto…not interested in being competitive just want to get healthy again and have fun (did some karate and kickboxing years ago and loved both). Suggestions on gyms more newb friendly are also appreciated.

I’m a little nervous about joining a gym in my current state since I think I would collapse after the first 5 minutes. I tried a kickboxing class last year and didn’t stick with it because I was gassed immediately after starting warmup. Mind you I am about 20 lbs lighter than I was last year, but my strength is very low as is my anaerobic threshold. I started running last year but got sidelined with a knee injury for a few months and winter arrived and I kind of stopped so I pretty much have lost all the aerobic gains i made. I am getting back into running now but want a more rounded program that will prep me for MMA training and because I am predisposed to knee injury anyways so the 5-6 days of roadwork won't be sustainable for long.

I can’t find any decent programs on the net that are free. Can anyone share theirs or direct me somewhere?

[tripnastic]

Not only can this link answer most of your questions as a beginner, but it includes links to the different types of training programs so you can find the one that's right for you.

The New F A Q (Including Interesting Links)

[ronin0352]

Originally Posted by tripnastic

Not only can this link answer most of your questions as a beginner, but it includes links to the different types of training programs so you can find the one that's right for you.

The New F A Q (Including Interesting Links)

QFT

Did you even bother looking in there before you created a new thread that's been created 1000 times before?? Not meaning to be a dick, but seriously. There is so much good info in this subforum that you'd have to be a fool not to take advantage of it.

[FoolGuard]

Originally Posted by ronin0352

QFT

Did you even bother looking in there before you created a new thread that's been created 1000 times before?? Not meaning to be a dick, but seriously. There is so much good info in this subforum that you'd have to be a fool not to take advantage of it.

There are 2-3 of almost every thread here. Get over yourself.

[ronin0352]

Originally Posted by FoolGuard

There are 2-3 of almost every thread here. Get over yourself.

You're right, so it's absolutely ridiculous to look for an answer to a question that's been answered a thousand times, when you can start a new thread asking to be spoon-fed the answer. Forget doing any research yourself. Then after we spoon-feed you the answer, we can come do the workouts for you since you're obviously that lazy.

Lazard, this is not directed at you, as stated before, I'm not trying to be a dick, just pointing you in the right direction.

[lazard]

i read the faq and am familiar with the terms and concepts but didn't really find a program in there...maybe i missed it. i'm looking for an easy little beginner program that i can just get right into for about a month before i get into a more contoured training regimen. i didn't feel like creating one from scratch.

[ronin0352]

Hmm, in that case I'd suggest checking out rosstraining.com. "Infinite Intensity" & "Never Gymless" are both wonderful sources of info & have sample 50 day programs in the back.

[Aoshi1]

Thanks for the info, Ronin.

[tripnastic]

It's not free, but I would also suggest buying the bas workout cd's. The all-around workouts might be just what you're looking for right now. Then when you start training at a gym, you'll have the other workouts to help supplement you there. Well worth the price for sure.

[ronin0352]

^^Also an excellent idea. I have them but still haven't been able to put them to use.